- ACA counsellor
- Mindfulness informed
- Focus on men's wellbeing
About Laidley
Laidley Poulton is an ACA counsellor who creates a calm, structured space for people to talk through difficult feelings. He pays attention to both immediate worries and the wider patterns that shape how someone responds to stress and change. He speaks from lived experience with mental health, which informs a steady, understanding approach.
Sessions focus on slowing things down so difficult thoughts are easier to follow. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and build small, practical skills for coping. Conversations aim to be direct but gentle, with room for honesty and reflection.
Laidley often works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression, and supports people navigating life changes and compassion fatigue. He also helps with issues such as self-esteem, anger, parenting strain, career concerns and LGBT-related worries. Additional areas of focus include attachment, abandonment, isolation and relationship challenges.
His style draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred methods and mindfulness practices to keep work grounded and practical. He uses these approaches to help people make clearer choices and take next steps that fit their values. The emphasis is on what can be tried between sessions as well as what is talked about in them.
The tone in sessions is steady and pragmatic. People can expect straightforward conversations that aim to increase clarity and reduce overwhelm. To get started, follow the site steps to match and schedule a session with him.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and focus on actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a respectful, non-judgemental connection so people feel heard and can lead the pace of their own work. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to steady the mind and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the process and he works collaboratively to decide what fits. Together they look at current needs, personal goals and what feels manageable. That helps shape whether more ACT work, client-centred conversation or mindfulness practice will be emphasised.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy life and shorter check-ins when needed. If you want to use online options, confirm the session formats available before booking so you know what to expect. The focus remains on making sessions workable and relevant to day-to-day life, with attention to what you can practise between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Laidley commonly help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief and depression, and helps with life changes, compassion fatigue and LGBT-related worries. He also supports people facing issues like self-esteem, anger, parenting strain and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is steady and pragmatic, using clear conversations and practical steps. Sessions aim to slow things down so patterns become visible and manageable.
How much experience does he have?
Laidley has five years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and life issues. His lived experience with mental health informs his steady manner.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the Australian Counselling Association as an ACA counsellor and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within Australia.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking flow.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The platform will guide you through the steps.